Nearly 5,000 sailors and marines are expected to disembark after more than 250 days at sea. ^[1] The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya on Wednesday accompanied by two other US Navy ships. ^[2] The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock near Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday with nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines. ^[3] Between 40 and 50 people have already been arrested in the Thai city of Pattaya in connection with the arrival of the US naval vessels. ^[4] Reports indicated severe distress among parts of the crew, including food shortages, poor sanitary conditions, and suicide attempts during the voyage. ^[5] Pattaya police chief Anek Srathongyoo said that authorities are facing difficulties in preventing solicitation, noting that sex workers could solicit in public areas without the knowledge of the authorities. ^[6] Police conducted raids over the weekend and detained between 40 and 50 people for suspected prostitution in response to the carrier's arrival. ^[7] Thai officials stated that the sailors will be allowed to rest and recuperate after spending more than 200 days at sea, with shore leave staggered to prevent a mass exodus. ^[8]